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By Carolyn Edlund Some artists claim they were born to it. For others, there was a catalyst. Perhaps a teacher, an event, or a realization that they needed to create artwork to live their best life. A look through Artsy Shark's featured … [Read more]
Enjoy the delightful wildlife paintings in featured artist Jackie Garner's portfolio, and be sure to visit her website for more from this talented artist. What are you working on now? Oh, so many things! My main project is … [Read more]
Suzanne Connors, owner of SaxArt Gallery in North Carolina, talks about success, overexposure, and partnering with artists. AS: What are some creative ways you brand and market your gallery and your artists? SC: There are … [Read more]
Enjoy the contemporary, energetic work of featured artist Kiki Bragard, and visit her website for more from this talented painter. I started painting in Tokyo in 1996 – where I was living at the time – taken by the amazing … [Read more]
by Carolyn Edlund An interview with gallery owner Suzanne Connors, who speaks frankly about what artists must know to work with galleries for mutual success. AS: Your gallery was originally a co-op, but that didn’t work out. Why … [Read more]
Kathryn Carr presents her delightful portfolio of images, cut from paper in the scherenschnitte technique. See her website for more from this artist. I began experimenting with my own contemporary form of scherenschnitte in … [Read more]
What makes this prolific artist such a sales superstar? Guest blogger Natasha Wescoat shares her secrets. A well-rounded web presence is an essential part of your art business and brand if you want to sell online. Like any … [Read more]
Enjoy featured artist Nancy Raasch's surprising collection of handcrafted jewelry. She talks about inspiration, ideas and her unusual materials. Nancy Raasch is influenced by nature, repurposing and upcycling. Raasch designs … [Read more]
Enjoy featured artist Joyce Wynes' portfolio filled with sophisticated whimsy, and visit her website for more from this talented artist. Bright, Bold, Colorful, Flat, Semi-Abstract to Abstract, Stylized, Contemporary Images … [Read more]
Featured artist Carol McIntyre paints mysteries and possibilities, through the open window theme of her work. See more from this fascinating painter by visiting her website. Have you ever encountered one of those pesky 5-year … [Read more]
Guest blogger Harriet Rinehart Flehinger has been an art poster publisher since the early 1980's. She writes occasionally about that industry for Artsy Shark. The Growth and Nurturing of I-AM-AN-ARTIST, INC. by Harriet Rinehart … [Read more]
Featured Artist JJ Jacobs presents her delightful abstract work. See more from this artist by visiting her website. My name is Judy Jacobs (“JJ”) and I’m an abstract painter and glass artist in Northern California. As a very … [Read more]
By Carolyn Edlund Prioritize your life over your work, and everything for your art business will fall into place. I’ve been working with an artist lately who is doing a lot of big vision planning and goal setting. Today I received a … [Read more]
Featured artist Donna McCullough presents her portfolio of mixed media sculpture. Enjoy, and visit her website for more from this talented artist. I started drawing early. My mom, grandmother and sister are artists, and my … [Read more]
